Ceramics Studio

Ceramics Studio
Take your ceramics practice to the next level in this hands-on 6-week course (run over 7 weeks), designed for those who have completed Ceramics for Beginners or have prior experience with clay.

With expert tutor guidance, you’ll refine your skills in hand-building and wheel-throwing while developing self-directed projects. Whether you’re keen to experiment with new forms, create functional pieces like mugs and vases, or master a particular technique, this course offers the freedom to explore your creative ideas in a supportive studio environment.

Venue
This course takes place at our new partner venue - The Pumphouse, Albury.

Course Benefits
As part of this program, each student will receive a 2-month Pumphouse Casual Membership, giving you:
- Independent access to The Pumphouse during staffed hours.
- All benefits available to Casual Monthly Makers. View the full list of membership benefits on the Pumphouse website.
Important: Completion of a safety induction at The Pumphouse is required before the course begins to activate your membership benefits.

Materials
- All the tools you’ll need are provided, but feel free to bring along your own favourites to practice with.
- Each student receives 1 x 10kg bag of PB103 clay, plus some sample clays for class projects, glazes and firing for works made from the supplied clay during class.
- Additional clay and firing can be purchased directly through The Pumphouse at member rates.

What to expect:
In this course, you’ll enjoy project-based learning where you can work on your own ideas or take on tutor-suggested exercises, all while receiving personalised guidance to refine your hand-building and wheel-throwing skills through one-on-one support. You’re encouraged to bring along sketches, mood boards, or objects that inspire you, with tutors available to help you explore different clays, glazes, and finishes to expand your creative practice.

Course Structure:
Weeks 1 - 4: Focus on building and refining ceramic pieces. We recommend students have their pieces drying by week 5 to allow enough time to be bisque and glaze fired.

Week 5: No class - the week is a break week to allow for drying and firing. Students are welcome to take advantage of their included pumphouse membership.

Weeks 6 & 7: Dedicated to glazing and practicing additional techniques to assist students in developing their confidence towards independent practice.
(Final glaze firings will take up to four weeks. You’ll be notified when your finished pieces are ready for collection.)

Please note: If you are completely new to clay, or have only studied one technique (hand-building or wheel-throwing), we recommend starting with our Ceramics for Beginners course before enrolling in Ceramics Studio.

What to Bring:
- Covered-toe shoes
- Apron
- Old towel
(All essential tools are provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer.)